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Alan H
@alan678.bsky.social
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Love photography, a few photos actually published. 😁 All photos ( excluding reposts) posted by me belong to me. This is an inclusive of all friendly place. Host #BirdOfTheDay with Rob. #EastCoastKin Arts Collective Member
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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 4h
To everyone who has that someone special. Give them a hug and tell them you love them today. Those who have lost your loved ones. Remember all those special times. Happy Valentine’s Day. Here’s a true symbol of love and commitment. All info in alt. #birds #BirdOfTheDay #Portrait #EastCoastKin
A black&white composition of a Mute Swan. A heart shape can be seen in the outline of neck and reflection. Swans symbolize grace, loyalty, and lifelong partnership, often mating for life and displaying strong devotion to their partners. They are deeply linked to romantic ideals in both European folklore and modern wedding traditions.
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stopit-and-tidyup.bsky.social
Cuckoo #BirdOfTheDay #Portrait #BirdsBeingBirds #birds #photography
February 14, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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beasleycl.bsky.social
A fiery-throated hummingbird #Portrait and a pair of fiery-billed aricaris making baby aricaris #BirdsBeingBirds in Costa Rica 2025. Wishing you love in its many forms today! ❤️ #BirdOfTheDay #Birds 🪶
Brightly colored hummingbird perched on a branch. Two colorful aricaris (colorful, large-billed birds) in a romantic moment.
February 14, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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blueberrysyrup.bsky.social
#BirdofTheDay #Portrait #photography #birds

A blue tit posing nicely
A head and shoulders/chest shot of a blue tit looking into the distance to its left
February 14, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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perole.bsky.social
A Black-headed Gull posed for me fors a #Portrait for #BirdOfTheDay. #Oslo #Østensjøvannet #Naturephotography #Birds #Photography
February 14, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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trinaherself.bsky.social
Here’s to all the songbirds doing their thing, singing their little heads off, broadcasting their whereabouts, establishing their territory, or maybe just trilling away for the sheer pleasure of it.🎶
#birds #LookUp #Photography #urban #EastCoastKin #SmallWonders #BirdOfTheDay #BirdsBeingBirds
A songbird perched atop a glass lamppost. Its open beak is lifted toward the sky overhead as small white clouds drift by on a spring day. Washington, DC (May 2017)
February 14, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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lovemustwin.bsky.social
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Portrait. Here are a couple: Turkey Vulture (taken near Turkey Point, ON) and Red-tailed Hawk (Downsview, ON). #birds #birdphotography #wildlife #canadianwildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #nikonphotography
February 14, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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jaxonsigns.bsky.social
For today's #BirdOfTheDay #portrait #portraits I'll go with these two!

#art #traditionalart #birds #nature #wildlifeart
#cuckoo & #razorbill
February 14, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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mikoxford.bsky.social
From the archives…

A favorite #bird #portrait for today’s #BirdOfTheDay

It’s sort of a “bird boudoir” shot. I imagine the White Ibises as being romantically involved. What do you think?

Maybe I’ve been too focused on birds…

😊😉😆🤣🙁

#birding
#Ibis
#waders
#naturephotography
#EastCoastKin
February 14, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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jancasavant.bsky.social
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Portrait -- a portrait capture of any bird. Here's a loving moment between a #MuteSwan and one of her young. They grow up so quickly! (Petaluma, CA - 7/20/21) 😍🦢

#birds #swans #love #BirdPhotography #Olympus #EastCoastKin #EllisCreek #California @alan678.bsky.social
This photo is of a white Mute Swan with a black mask and orange beak, and one of her large chicks with a mix of light brown and white feathers, a partial black mask and brown beak. Their long necks formed a heart shape. They were on the edge of a pond with dark blue water and green foliage along the edge. Seen at Ellis Creek Wetlands in Petaluma, California.
February 14, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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henrikfrietsch.bsky.social
For @alan678.bsky.social's alt #BirdOfTheDay theme #BirdsBeingBirds how about this Purple Sandpiper practicing it's best #speedskating impersonation

It probably won't make it into the #Olympics but it's doing it's best 💪😂

#BirdPhotography
#Birds #Funny #EastCoastKin
February 14, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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gleng.bsky.social
Morning #bird

A Mexican Jay posing for his #Portrait in Madera Canyon AZ.

#birdphotography #photography #birding #birds #wildlifephotography #botd #birdoftheday
February 14, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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laffingkat.bsky.social
Here's a pair of house finches (Haemorhous mexicanus) celebrating Valentine's Day together. I couldn't get close enough for a clear shot, but she was begging and he was feeding her seeds. I'm hoping we may see baby finches this spring.💕 #BirdOfTheDay #BirdsBeingBirds
A male and female house finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) perched on a branch, engaged in courting behavior. She was begging, and he was feeding her seeds.
February 14, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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rigmarole.bsky.social
Sparrows. I love watching these little bastards, they have character 🥰

#art #watercolor #aquarell #watercolorsketch #watercolorart #artsky #traditionalart #artoftheday #sketchbook #painting #watercolorpainting #quicksketch #aquarela #aquarelle #acuarela #bird #birdsofbluesky #birds #birdoftheday
Watercolor sketch of the three sparrows, one flying and two sitting
February 14, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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lorifreshwater.bsky.social
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Portrait — a portrait capture of any bird.

The beautiful Seagull
February 14, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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drbrianpet.bsky.social
#BirdOfTheDay
theme is
#Portrait

This male northern cardinal strikes a jaunty pose for this portrait that I took three years ago
Red bird, red crest, black mask; leaning into the frame while cocking his head to the side
February 14, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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perole.bsky.social
A White-tailed Eagle #DivingForFood as #BirdOfTheDay.
#NorthNorway #Lofoten #BirdPhotography #Nature #Eagle
February 14, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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stopit-and-tidyup.bsky.social
Grey Heron #BirdOfTheDay #Portrait #BirdsBeingBirds #birds #photography
February 14, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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kelseyelagunas.bsky.social
Continuing my good morning goose theme from my previous post for today’s #birdoftheday “profiles” #birds
Close up of a Canada goose
February 14, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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roland-5742.bsky.social
@alan678.bsky.social hat heute für den #BirdOfTheDay das Thema #Portrait gewählt.
February 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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stopit-and-tidyup.bsky.social
Mallard #BirdOfTheDay #Portrait #BirdsBeingBirds #birds #photography
February 14, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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gkdingman.bsky.social
#BirdOfTheDay #Portrait #birds #photography
February 14, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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young-spartacus.bsky.social
'Make Sure You Get My Goose-side'

For @alan678.bsky.social's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Portrait, a portrait capture of any bird

Canada Goose

Sparty 🙏🏼💚💙

#EastCoastKin #Photography #ColorADay #GreenSat #BlueSkyArtShow #Wood #Nature #PhotographersofBluesky #Art #BlueSkyPhotography #ArtYear #UKBirding
This vertical portrait captures a Canada goose in a serene, natural setting. The bird is the primary subject, positioned in the lower-middle foreground and facing toward the right. Its characteristic black head and neck are prominent, featuring the species' signature white cheek patch that extends like a "chinstrap" from the throat up toward the back of its eye. The goose's dark, rounded eye appears alert, and its black bill has a slight texture, with a small piece of mud and bird seed clinging to the tip. The goose's long neck is held upright in a vertical "alert" posture, transitioning at the base into a greyish-brown body with lighter, creamy-white feathers on the breast and lower neck. The plumage on its back and sides shows a barred effect, with individual feathers edged in a lighter tan. In the immediate background, a vast body of water, part of a lake, fills the middle of the frame. The water is a deep, textured blue, with gentle ripples creating a rhythmic pattern across its surface. The far shore is lined with a dense green forest, where the trees form a lush, soft-focus wall of foliage that spans the entire width of the photo. Above the tree line, a sliver of the sky is visible, showing a mix of vibrant blue and soft white clouds. The lighting is soft and natural, from early afternoon, which highlights the fine details of the goose's feathers and casts a gentle glow on the surrounding landscape. The composition uses a shallow depth of field, keeping the goose in sharp focus while the distant trees and water are softly blurred, emphasising the bird's presence within its peaceful habitat. A dark, weathered wooden structure, part of a viewing platform walkway, is partially visible at the very bottom edge of the image. The overall atmosphere of the photograph is one of quiet, natural beauty, capturing a moment of stillness in the wild.
February 14, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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mstreefrog.bsky.social
#BirdOfTheDay
#Portrait

Oh Canada Goose! 🇨🇦🪿 You’re really quite lovely in the sunshine ☀️
📷🪶
A portrait of a Canada goose with its black head and distinct white cheek patch. It is standing before dried marsh grass in a glow of golden sunlight.
February 14, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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climbtotheclouds.bsky.social
Heal.
#BlueSkyArtShow #Wood #trees #EastCoastKin #capecod
Portrait of a tree trunk that had been damaged and healed over black and white bulbs of new growth covering were a split had occurred. White cedar
February 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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theecologyprof.bsky.social
@alan678.bsky.social theme for #BirdOfTheDay is #Portrait, a portrait of any bird. #GreatEgret #Birds 🪶
February 14, 2026 at 12:35 PM